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Key Differences: Star Clippers and Windstar Cruises

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To the casual observer, if docked side by side both Star Clipper and Windstar Ships look similar. Both cruise lines belong to the niche market of small ship cruising, and both have sails (more on this below). There are no lines, no time wasted with transfers, most of the time the vessels dock right near the heart of the town. The service and the hardware gives you the feel of cruising on your own private yacht. The vessels are equipped with a watersports marina and they take you to less explored, exotic parts of the world inaccessible via large ship. With that said, there are still few recognizable differences to consider: Star Clipper in Monemvasia, Greece Star Clippers The Star Clippers fleet is comprised of 3 sailing ships with wind-operated sails:   Star Clipper , Star Flyer (sister ships), and Royal Clipper .  All launched between 1991-2000.  A new ship, the Flying Clipper is to be delivered by the end of 2017 The first two mentioned are true clipper ships, each ac